NFL Today: Patriots at Dolphins

Published 8:06 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2012

Patriots (8-3) at

Dolphins (5-6)

Kickoff: Noon, Sun Life Stadium, Miami

TV: DirecTV (Ch. 711)

Line: Pats by 71/2, O/U 511/2

Series: Dolphins lead

50-43.

Last meeting: Patriots won 27-24 on Dec. 24, 2011.

Storyline: An unstoppable offense (407 points), incredible turnover margin (plus-24, AFC-high 32 takeaways and conference-low eight giveaways) and a five-game winning streak have lifted New England back to its accustomed role as a Super Bowl favorite. Miami plays well at times vs. Patriots, who have won 12 in a row overall in December.